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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 09, 1928
Page
3
The Canberra Times recounts criticism of the Departmental Plan for Canberra, detailing opposition from architects and officials, and arguing Griffin’s design was sidelined. It laments wasteful expenses, centralized control, and the sprawling suburb layout, calling for reform of Canberra governance and reduced centralist planning.
The first annual St Gabriel’s ball drew a well crowded crowd despite Parliament in session. Guests wore georgette gowns and velvet jackets, with many notable attendees and a luxurious supper served from 10 30. Proceeds fund defraying costs for fenning courts now at Fed Hill, under a committee led by Sir John Butters and Mrs Davies with May McLaren as treasurer.
A letter suggests appointing General Monash for an enterprise while proposing experts Mr J A Amilth and Mr W Turley-Grifin and others. It urges attention to Castlecrag in Middle Harbour Sydney, praising its views and facilities, and notes Canberra’s funding impact and the removal of Mr W Turley-Griffin from central planning.
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